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Making Announcements on 411

the

411 Newsletter “Connecting Students to What’s Happening on Campus.”

2014 Fall Issue:

September 1 – 12

Welcome Baby Chiefs It is a brand new semester and we have

a sweet load of new faces all over

campus. The 411 “Fresh Print” staff dubs thee CHIEFS. We are all rooting

for the same team now. Now let’s focus

on our academics and emerge

VICTORIOUS!

If you would like to make announcements via the 411 Campus Newsletter, please see Katrina

Garcia at the S.L.A. Center, or you can email:

k.garcia@amsamoa.edu or ascc411newsletter@gmail.com. Or you can call

699-9155 ext. 479.

ASCC 411 Newsletter

Important Dates

9/1 HOLIDAY – Labor Day

9/8 – 10/17 Withdrawal Period to Receive a “W”

9/15 – 10/10 Low Grad Reporting Period

9/26 Deadline to submit make-up work for 2014 Spring

and Summer semesters

What’s Inside?

Student Services (pg 2 - 3)

ASCC Announcements (pg 3 -5)

Student Article (pg 6)

Matley, Student Cartoon (pg 7)

Student Reviews (pg 8 - 9)

Express (pg 9)

Campus Talk (pg 10)

“Chief of the Week” (pg 11)

Student Corner (pg 12)

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Division of Student Services “We here at Student Services are dedicated to

providing each student with high quality services and

assistance in any of our respective areas.”

Veterans Student Services Corner Effective immediately, those enrolled in education benefit programs other than the Chapter 33 or Post 9/11 GI Bill, may verify their enrollment via the Web Automated Verification of Enrollment

(WAVE) website, or by calling 1-800-823-2378. Those utilizing Chapter 35 (DEA) or Family members should call 1-800-827-1000 for

verification. VA students attending under Chapter 33, or Post 9/11 are not required to verify enrollment. The ASCC Business Office will

submit “invoices” for tuition to the VA before payments are processed and issued. Please see or contact Ms. Fuala’au Rosie Tago Lancaster, 699-9155 ext. 426 or email asccvastudentservices@amsamoa.edu for

more information.

Financial Aid Outreach Counselor

SLA Center

Want to set up an outreach session for a local high school,

village, community, or church organization to discuss

transitioning to college and Financial Aid? Stop by the S.L.A. Center Annex, and see Mana’o Satele-Vaovasa.

Phone: 699-9155 Ext. 454

Email: m.vaovasa@amsamoa.edu

If you need tutorial sessions, stop by the S.L.A. Center for English

or the Annex for Math and all other subjects, to get help. Call us at 699-9155 ext. 368 (Math and other subjects) or 479 (English), to set an appointment or just walk in.

Email us at slastaff@amsamoa.edu. We have one-on-one and group tutoring.

If a teacher refers you to the Center, you must have a referral form. For staff and peer tutor schedules, ask anyone at both sites.

Dean of Student Services

Meet your Dean of Student

Services, Dr. Emilia Le’i.

Wishing you a successful and

wonderful Fall 2014 semester.

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Scholarship Opportunities

Want to see what’s happening on campus.

Check out our Facebook Page: ASCC 411

Newsletter to see all the pictures and events

the 411 Newsletter and the Fresh Print staff

cover. Don’t forget to “Like” the page!

ASCC SMOKING POLICY “Smoking is strictly prohibited at ALL areas of the ASCC

Campus except for the Samoan Fale area between the ASCC Cafeteria and the Samoan Studies Institute

building. Students and ASCC employees who are held in

violation of this policy will be disciplined accordingly to the appropriate ASCC policy manual.”

This policy includes E-Cigarettes.

Student Government Association Keep a look out in the 411 or on bulletin

boards for student activities throughout the

semester. ASCC’s SGA provides all sorts of

workshops, activities and games on campus,

sometimes free lunch! To participate on

student activities, make sure you have your

student ID, which can be made in the SGA

office behind the cafeteria.

Fall 2014 In-House Scholarships

Presidential Merit Scholarship &

SGA’s Saili le Atamai Non-Pell Scholarship

Now available for pick-up from Sina in the Dean of

Student Services Office, by the cafeteria.

Deadline to submit: September 26, 2014. For more information please call Sina Hudson ext. 376 or email s.hudson@amsamoa.edu.

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Announcement from the

Teacher Education Department Deadline for spring admissions to the B.Ed. Program is

September 26. All interested students should see Christine

Fuimaono for application and detailed information regarding the

ASCC B.Ed. admissions procedures.

Dean/Director of Teacher Education: Dr. Lina Galeai-Scanlan

AA Education Chairperson: Dr. Larry Purcell

TED would like to welcome back ASBEP faculty, Shirley

Delarosa, Feleni Petelo, Filemoni Lauilefue, and Iose Muasau.

Staff members are Mrs. Faau Aydon, TED Administrative

Assistant, ASDOE/TED Administrative Assistant, Christine

Fuimaono and MAC Lab/Office Clerk, Mrs. Vanessa Velega.

Students, please see any TED faculty for academic advising regarding

the TED/B.Ed. Program

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Auditions for New Members for the

ASCC Glee Club

Tuesday, September 2, 2014 12:30 – 1:50PM

Prepare a song and provide your own

track/instrumental.

ASCC’s Tutorial Directory:

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ASCC’s B.Ed. Program: The Dream of a Child made Possible

By Jessebeth Ropeti, ASCC Student

One of the most common questions we hear on the first few days of school is “What

do you want to be when you grow up?” All my life, I dreamt of becoming someone like my

mother who was a classroom teacher but strong-willed like my father who was an

inspirational leader. I used to teach to our teddy bears at home with my sisters and pretend

like I ruled the world in our family living room.

Today, I am proud to say that opportunities have opened up for me where there were

none thanks to the American Samoa Community College’s Bachelor’s in Education Program.

I am granted the golden opportunity to go forth and achieve those childhood goals. I am

enrolled as a full time student in the Teachers Education Department B.Ed. program; I am

given an in-depth view of my future by lectures and experiences gained through the help of

advisors and instructors.

When I first declared Education as a major, I only knew that I would become a teacher

someday. However, with the help of the Teacher Education Department, I was introduced to

the bigger and brighter picture. As a student, I cannot dream to become a teacher, but

instead, work to become a transformative teacher.

In class, Dr. Purcell reiterates over and over again that a teacher creates the climate of

the classroom, and it is the teacher’s daily mood that creates the weather. Students look up to

teachers as givers of knowledge. They, teachers, are expected to be pathfinders who work to

capture the lives and interests of students and help develop them into something

extraordinary. Teaching also is a profession that will not make you rich, but the reward you

get from making a difference in a student’s life is “priceless”, as Ms. DelaRosa would call it.

Everyone can’t teach, but everyone can learn. When we change our perspectives and

look at things from a more positive point of view, we can overlook all the struggles and

complications students may face and turn them into something good. I, for one, am proud of

my decision to enroll at ASCC as a B.Ed.

student. The motivation and endless support

I am receiving from my instructors and

advisors have given me confidence to not

only become a teacher, but to make a

difference in the lives of my future students.

“We can be the change we wish to

see in the world,” a famous quote from

Ghandi. ASCC has given me this golden

opportunity to achieve more and do well.

Now I can be able to change what I wish to see

in the world, starting with a classroom.

Student Article

Want to write an article for the ASCC 411 Newsletter?

Email k.garcia@amsamoa.edu or stop by Katrina

Garcia’s office in the Student Learning Assistance

Center for more information.

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Matley (Comparison) by Ashley Hisatake, Fresh Print Staff

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Submit your Review!

Student Reviews Transformers: Age of Extinction Review by: Mau Brown

After the struggles with the first three films, the

fourth installment has been released. The

“Transformers: Age of Extinction” come to us

completely reinvented with a new cast and a promising

new storyline. A new perspective to launch the series

with a fresh start was a brilliant approach. Getting rid of

“Sam” was also a great decision.

Autobots? Decepticons? They are all the same in

the eyes of humans. Humans gained intelligence on how

to construct, process, and control new, yet high-tech

transformer models, but didn’t realize that somehow

things weren’t going to end with a smile. The

uncontrollable Galvatron forms an army whose main

goal to use “The Seed” to destroy planet Earth, resulting

in the extinction of the human race. Fighting side-by-

side with the Dinobots, Optimus Prime leads a newly

formed group of Autobots in pursuit to save the humans

once more. Who will triumph? Who will fail? Watch

and find out.

One does not really opt to watch for acting or the

drama, rather the special effects and graphics. I think

it’s the best of the Transformer Movies thus far. You

will be overwhelmed at the visuals and aesthetics of the

movie before you realize you’ve devoured your snacks

entirely before reaching the scenes with more action

than ever. This was a must-see summer movie, if you

haven’t had the chance to watch it on the big screen, look

for it when it hits the video store shelves!

Watched a new movie or read an exciting book lately? Submit a review on it to 411 editor,

Katrina Garcia via email: k.garcia@amsamoa.edu. A short paragraph, positive or negative on

movies, books, video games, Apps, products, restaurants, TV shows, even a UFC pay-per-view,

you name it! I want to hear about it. Just no spoilers! All reviewers that are published will go into

a drawing to win a prize at the end of the semester.

Teenage Mutant

Ninja Turtles Review next page!

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Review by: John Jr. Pu’e

Favorite characters Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello,

and Michael-Angelo are back in a brand new film of the 80’s

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise.

Join Master Splinter, the four turtles and the hot babe

April O’Neil (played by Megan Fox) in this fun and

hilarious adventure of going up against New York’s greatest

threat Master Shredder and his notorious Foot Clan.

Storyline is epic, and will not disappoint any TMNT fans

out there.

Make room on your schedule to watch this movie in

theaters, it will leave you wanting more of those crazy funny

Mikey lines that make you laugh your pants off. It will be a great way to officially end the summer.

“Why Can’t It Be You And Me” By Adolf Petaia

Why can’t it be you and me falling in love tonight

Why can’t you see that you’re the one for me Why can’t you read my lips and say “I love you too.”

Why can’t you see that I’ll be true to you

Hold your hand and kiss you goodnight I don’t want to say goodbye

But this is my lullaby Your sweet gentle smile and gorgeous brown eyes says it all

Just why can’t it be you the love of my life “Good morning ASCC”

Photo by Dezmond Applin

Get to know your peers through the 411’s “Chief of the Week.” Every issue will have a different student. All featured students that make the 411 will go into a draw at the end of the semester to win a

prize. Pick up a form to fill out from the S.L.A. Center or ask for one via email to k.garcia@amsamoa.edu.

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Campus Talk: “First Impressions of

ASCC.”

“ASCC is okay. I want to see more activities happen on campus. Most of my teachers lecture

all day and it gets boring. I like that people here keep to themselves. They’re friendly and not discriminative towards people; there’s no

bullying on campus.” Jaz Tito

“ASCC is pretty busy – academically, at least. The campus is small and the cafeteria is really

expensive. The social life is alright and somewhat welcoming.” Musu Ray

“ASCC academically is not challenging enough for me, but I like my teachers. I like the food

here on campus, but it’s expensive. People in the Admissions Office and Financial Aid Office

should be more accommodating; the customer service is bad. The books are so expensive at the bookstore.” Ty Kruse

“ASCC is alright, I guess. The security on

campus is mean. I think everything is overpriced – books, food, etc. I’d like to see more activities

on campus.” Rick Mallari

“Customer service here at ASCC is horrible. I

like my teachers, but the academics here at ASCC aren’t as challenging as I hoped.” George

Young

“My first year as a college student is fun, but it’s

kind of boring. It’s fun, because I made new friends that I met in class and I made friends

with people in the cafeteria where we play card games. On the other hand, my first year is quite

boring because of the classes that I’m taking.” Aiden Vitug

“ASCC is alright. It’s more of an extension of high

school. There aren’t too many exciting things about ASCC. It’s only been two weeks into school, but the “Meet and Greet” activity hosted by the

SGA was entertaining.” Melania Soutsu

“Since ASCC registration was horrible, my first

impression of ASCC was that it was going to suck.

My classes are okay, but one of my teachers is weird. I thought the “Free Lunch” activity by SGA was great though.” Stacey Gilbert

“ASCC is okay. Cafeteria food is good, but really

expensive. I like that the campus is clean and there are huts for the students to hang out and wait for

classes. The SGA’s ‘Meet and Greet’ activity was fun.” Amy Vao

Got an opinion about a hot subject on campus? Drop by 411 Editors’ office, Katrina Garcia or email her at k.garcia@amsamoa.edu. All students that participate on “Campus Talk” will go into a

drawing to win a prize at the end of the semester.

A new semester has started, and this time, we

have freshmen flooding the halls of ASCC.

What’s their first impression you might ask?

Well, Fresh Print Staffer Siuila Uele, asked

around and here is what she got.

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“Chief of the Week”

Something interesting about Moeisogi: “I’m an open-water swimmer, I’ve been swimming for five years.”

What she likes to do outside of school:

Watching Anime and doing homework.

Where she sees herself five years from now:

“Working in the Coast Guard.”

Advice she has for you: “Make the right decisions.”

Shout outs:

“Shout out to all Otaku fans… You know who you are!”

Moeisogi Tupua Hails from Vaitogi

Marine Science Major

Favorites:

Movie: Sleeping Beauty

App: Manga Galaxy

TV Show: Bleach

Junk Food: Cookies & Cream Ice Cream and Gummy Worms

Band: Boyfriend

Video Game: Dance Revolution

Subject: Math

Book: City of Bones

Get to know your peers through the 411’s “Chief of the Week.” Every issue will have a different student. All featured students that make the 411 will go into a draw at the end of the semester to win a

prize. Pick up a form to fill out from the S.L.A. Center or ask for one via email to

k.garcia@amsamoa.edu.

Student Corner

COURTESY OF STUDENT SERVICES FALL 2014

Word of the day:

Word Search – Shakespeare

Vicarious adj. 1.Experienced in the imagination

through the feelings or actions of another person:

“A vicarious thrill.” 2. Acting or done for another:

“A vicarious atonement.”

“You can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.”

- Ronald Regan

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Top Grossing Movies of the 2014

Summer:

1. Guardians of the Galaxy

2. Transformers: Age of Extinction

3. Maleficent

4. X- Men: Days of Future Past

5. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

6. The Amazing Spider-man 2

7. Godzilla

8. 22 Jump Street

9. How to Train Your Dragon 2

10. Neighbors

Source: Box Office Mojo